Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ March 2021

MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2021

36th Ammica’s Cup Viewing PPty! Details inside this issue

WINTER FOIL REGATTA 2021- PAGE 6 IN THIS ISSUE: EASTER DETAILS & SPYC’S NEW “KIDS CLUB” SPYC "On the Water" News | Membership Highlights | Upcoming Events | Clubs Within the Club FOUNDED 1909

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ear SPYC Members, March is here and our sailing season is getting busier.

Half-way around the world, the 36th America’s Cup Finals are about to begin. The boats being used are capable of incredible speeds. Come watch the racing at the Tiki Bar starting March 5th at 9:30 pm. I hope the excitement from the event will stimulate us to get out and race.

Speaking of yacht racing, SPYC is recognized around the world for running excellent regattas. We stay on the cutting edge of race management with events featuring sport boats, off shore distance races, team racing and foiling classes. We are proud to have our own Club volunteers and staff who enable us to host high-level regattas.

Our diverse, busy schedule includes local, regional, state, national, continental, and world championship events.

It is for good reason that the US Sailing SPYC Trophy for Exceptional Regatta Management is named for our Club. We have won it so many times it would be unfair not to share. Many other clubs need to recruit volunteers from SPYC to host regattas. It is because of the great culture of leadership from tireless workers, such as P/C Pat Seidenspinner that this is the case. It is important that we remember our roots and continue this proud tradition. The immediate concern for the future is running safe, fun regattas at the high level every competitor expects. We are continuing to work diligently to run events, while adhering to our Covid guidelines.

Here are some other things to look for around the Club: • SPYC’s “Wheel of Deals” continues in the month of March. To catch the Deal of the DAY! tune in to our official Facebook and Instagram platforms every Wednesday and Saturday.

• Join us at the downtown clubhouse Tiki Hut for the 36th America’s Cup Viewing Party. See page 11 for dates and complete details.

• Easter is around the corner. We hope to see you at the Club this year as Chef Joseph has whipped up for us some wonderful Easter

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Sunday a la carte specials, including a Prix-Fixe Dinner which you can make reservations for. Or, if you prefer to celebrate at home we will be offering “Easter Sunday To-Go”. Details can be found within this issue of the newsletter.

• The SPYC Annual Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch will be taking place at both Clubhouses on Wednesday, March 17th. Reservations are not required to attend downtown however, please make reservations if you plan to attend at the PAG clubhouse.

Respectfully,

David Mendelblatt, Commodore

“Winter Foil Regatta: Starting Line Action.”

Photo Credit to SPYC Member, Paul Goodman

TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Corey A. Hall..........................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Member Relations | Membership@spyc.org

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Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

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Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org

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Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG | Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org

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Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org

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Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Sailing Center: 822-3113 Business Office: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org

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HOURS of OPERATION COVID-19 CLUB HOURS

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram

(Club hours are subject to change.)

Downtown Hours of Operation: Clubhouse is Open: Tuesday - Sunday Doors open at 11:00 am (Closed Mondays)

Commodore Dining Room: Friday & Saturday: Open 5:30 - 10:00 pm Food Service Full Menu: 5:30 - 8:30 pm Beverage Service: 5:30 - 10:00 pm LIVE Piano Music: 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Heritage Lounge Tuesday - Thursday: Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Beverage Service: 11:00 am -9:00 pm Food Service: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (Full Menu)

Tiki Hut: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 - 8:30 pm - Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (Last call is 10:30 pm) *Beverage & Full Menu Service Available* Saturday: 1:00 - 11:00 pm (Last call is 10:30 pm) Sunday: 1:00 -7:30 pm

Friday & Saturday: Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Beverage Service: 11:00 am -10:30 pm Food Service: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm (Full Menu) 9:30 - 10:30 pm (Light Fare Menu)

TO-GO FOOD: 4:00 - 7:30 pm (Order ahead to pick up, or order while you are here to take home.)

Sunday: Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Beverage Service: 11:00 am -9:00 pm Food Service Brunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Food Service Full Menu: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday Brunch: A la Carte Brunch Items available on Sunday only from 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Lounge & Tiki) 1909 Grille: Closed Bridge Breakfast: Closed

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Pool opens at 11:00 am and Clubhouse opens at 11:30 am.

Table side food and beverage service indoors or outdoors from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Please observe 6 foot physical distancing.

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS 4

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS...

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ooking to get more involved with SPYC?

Did you know that all of the latest SPYC events and programing can be found by logging into your SPYC member account, through our webpage, or SPYC mobile app.

Log on to your member portal at www.spyc.org and visit these key areas: Member Central: Learn more about the latest recipes from our cooking demonstrations, the latest recipes from our beverage demonstrations, FCYC updates, as well as more information on the upcoming SPYC events.

Event Calendar: The event calendar allows you to register for an event, find out what is happening downtown or at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse, as well as stay up to date with when your favorite Clubs within the Club meet.

Club Information: The Club Information area holds information about your current Board of MARCH 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Directors, Flag Officers, Club By-Laws and Rules, the Reciprocal Club List, as well as an area for members to submit requests for Letters of Introduction needed when visiting other Yacht Clubs.

(Unable to log into your account or not receiving your weekly SPYC e-news? Email us at membership@spyc.org)

Welcome New Members Active: Ms. Jeanne Yoder Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Michelle Schrier Ms. Arlene Smith Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Michele Baer Mrs. Kathryn Swintek & Mr. Isaac Dorra

Reinstate: Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Anne Frey

Active Boat: Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery & Alison Payne Mrs. Erica Wooten & Mr. John Martin Dr. & Mrs. Brent & Stephanie Carmack

Proposers: Mrs. Nancy Westphal Mr. William Siviter Mr. Jeffrey Smith Mr. James Reichert Mr. Tyler Payne Mr. John Jackson Mr. William Dudley Mr. Larry Jenson Mr. William Brine Mrs. Tracy Webster Mr. John Cox Mr. Micah Thompson Mr. William Riley

Non Resident: Mr. Steven Bicknell & Ms. Jeanne McLaughlin Mr. Santiago Arroyo Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Karen Brine Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Karen Aarons Intermediate: Mr. Walker Webster Mr. Austin Stone & Mr. Devin Greenlaw Ms. Jessica Mercier

Pass-a-Grille Only: Capt. Glen & Mrs. Deborah Williams Mr. Thomas Logan & Ms. Donna Scott

The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Wayne Andrews Corey Hall Membership Chairman Director of Member Relations

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There is a lovely expressionist print of a racing yacht in the downstairs hallway near the stairs and opposite the Salty Sister niche which many of you have passed hundreds of times.

What exactly is it ? The mystery has been revealed. Please read on!

July 24-26, 1998, John & Ginger Hanner were part of a SPYC contingency headed to Newport, Rhode Island, to participate in one of the fundraising campaigns for Skipper Ed Baird and his Team Young America** training there during the summer for the 2000 America’s Cup Campaign.

The team’s sponsor was the New York Y.C. , but SPYC had a significant contributing interest as well. Sponsors such as PC Bill & Hazel Hough, PC Bill & Marian Ballard, PC Skipp & Joyce Fraser, PC Don & Ginny Bogue, John & Ginger Hanner in Newport. Jim & Linda Castle, Carl & Kathi Hall, PC Rich & Char-Nel Doyle, Ken & Barbara Cowan, Richard & Julie Priestley, Steve & Debbie Lang, Gloria Lewallen, Nancy Vildibill, PC Bill & Sherry Welch, Ardith Rutland, Lon & Jill Compton, Joe & Aila McEwen… to name a few.

Neiman Print 1964 America’s Cup Challenge

That Summer weekend, the Hanners recall being shuttled out to Block Island Sound on 41 ft. R.I.B. inflatables to watch the racing and have the opportunity to hitch a ride on one of the Cup Class boats – Young America USA36 and Spirit of Rhode Island USA39. Ed Baird: “We had several yacht clubs, from around the US, who were involved and each had multiple donors who came to sail with us in Newport. With two boats, we often spilt guests between the teams for the day, and some days shuttled guests on and off the boats to allow for more people to enjoy the experience. I always tried to give them some time on the helm (John was one of those people), which helped them understand the loads on the boat and how sensitive they were to helm and sail adjustments. Any sailor was decidedly impressed. In fact, even the leader of the Blue Angels thanked us by saying it was the coolest day of his life!”

It was during one of the many Newport fund-raising events, that John & Ginger Hanner purchased the Leroy Neiman* print of the 1964 America’s Cup you now see hanging in the main hall to the North side of the stairs. We whole heartedly thank the Hanners for their generous donation to the Club! * * *

July 1998 Lobster Dinner in Newport L-R: John & Ginger Hanner; Chris Fraser, PC Don Bogue; PC Skipp Fraser

* LeRoy Neiman’s painting of the 1964 American’s Cup is a silkscreen print on an original NOAA oceanic map titled Martha's vineyard to Block Island. [The 1964 America’s Cup was held September at Newport, Rhode Island.

US defender from the New York YC, Constellation, defeated the British challenger from the Royal Thames YC, Sovereign, 4 races to zero.]

* * * **In 2000, Team Young America went on to sail Young America USA53 in the 30th America’s Cup yacht race.

However, during one of the trials, they broke the boat in half and never recovered, not making the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.]

By: Trisha Birkenstock SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2021

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YACHTING INFORMATION

COMMITTEE S

PYC hosted a Winter Foil Racing Regatta on January 30th & 31st this year. This came on the heels of our Fall Foil Racing Regatta held in November. Why another one so quickly? Tampa Bay is a location for the US Sailing’s Olympic Development Program leading up to the 2024 Paris and 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. US Sailing has launched a new racing and training series of Olympic class regattas to be held annually in Florida and California.

SPYC seized the opportunity to create a regatta for the Foiling Formula Kites the weekend before they were to compete in Clearwater at the West Marine US Open Sailing Series on February 4th - 7th. Most competitors were in town and it gave our regional competitors an opportunity to sail against World Champions and future Olympians. We had 19 Foiling Kite competitors. Depending on the breeze direction our versatile venue allows sailing in both the bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

On Saturday, the racers saw ESE 6-8 knot breezes kiting off the Skyway and got three races in before the breeze faded.

A Southern Sideshore 12-14 knots breeze greeted the racers

Youngest Race Committee Volunteer!

Meet Ronan, son of SPYC members Aaron & Vanessa McClearnon offering his volunteer services at the Winter Foil Racing Regatta! (Very adorable!!)

on Sunday, we completed five competitive races in the Gulf of Mexico off Pass a Grille Beach. Markus Edegran and Evan Heffernan were board to board for first and second place in each race. Edegran took home 1st Place while Heffernan was 2 pts behind in 2nd Place and Daniela Moroz ,our Top Female and 4x IKA Formula Kite Class World Champion and 2x Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, was 3rd. SPYC Member Kevin Reali was 7th. Our kiters hailed from Florida, California, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Turkey, Greece, Texas, and New York.

The event was staged at our Beach Club in Pass-a-Grille. Thank you to our PAG staff, Elite Watersports Sponsor and the Race Committee volunteers. The volunteers proved again that they have what it takes to offer high performance race management

YACHTING RECOGNITION 2020 AWARDS

Please check the website for additional photos, and keep a lookout for updates and links to the innovative virtual celebration of our 2020 Nominees!

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The annual YR Awards Celebration is yet another victim of the devastating Coronavirus.

In lieu of this event, we will be using different formats in the upcoming months to recognize 2020 recipients of Yachting Recognition for their accomplishments, performance, and service to our sailing community.

The Proclamation – a complete listing of these individuals – is published in this issue of Smooth Sailing and is on display in the lobby annex along with a program-like pamphlet detailing each recipient.

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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS 8

Happy March

Birthdays!!

Mrs. Christine Abro Mrs. Paula Andrion Mr. Russell Barlow Mr. George L. Baulig Mrs. Amy Baxter

Mr. Robert Costa Mrs. Sally Coupal Capt. Marcus Craig Mr. E. Ralph Crawford Mrs. Susan Cross

Mrs. Judith Beck Mr. Hilmer Beckers Mrs. Amy Bell Mrs. Charlotte Bell Mr. Derek Berset Mr. Noah Blacker Mr. R. Brian Bolton Mrs. Diane Bosschaert Mr. Jack Boyle Mr. Robert Bozeman Mr. John Braden Mr. Weston Brautigam Mr. Logan Brautigam Mrs. Patti Bridges Mr. Mark E. Bridges Mr. Peter Brine Mrs. Debi Broadway Dr. Frederick Brown Dr. Lora L. Brown Mrs. Amy Bryan Mrs. Laura Bryant Mr. Roy Burnett Mrs. Patricia Burnetti Miss Michelle R. Burns Dr. Patricia Burrows Mrs. Sally Buscaino Mr. Ralph Campbell Mr. Alfred Canino Mr. Mark Carlson Dr. Dimity Carlson Mrs. Tobin Caroline Ms. Alexandra Carr Mr. Antony Castagno Mr. Sam Chandler Mrs. Marie Beth Cheezem Mrs. Tirena Chiavacci Mr. Ronald E. Clampitt Mrs. Lori Clark Mrs. Barbara Collins

Mr. Delton N. Cunningham Mr. David Daniels Mrs. Lorraine Danna LCDR Tim E. Darley, USCG Mr. Timothy M. Daugherty Mrs. Susan Davidson/Smith Mrs. Sharon K. Davie Mr. Mark Dawson Mr. James W. Denhardt Mr. Francis Diaz Mr. Robert J. Dockery Mr. Thomas Donaldson Ms. Candace Daniel Doss Mr. Stephen F. Doss Mr. Michael Dreyer Mrs. Michele Dudley Ms. Barbara Dunnavant Mrs. Lisa Durello Mr. Richard T. Earle Mr. William Eibach Mr. J. Chad Ellard Mrs. Buchie Ellinger Mrs. Sunny Endicott Ms. Camille Q. England Mrs. Mary Ericson Mr. John Farese Mr. James H. Farnsworth Dr. James Felch Mr. Mack Feldman Mrs. Jane L. Ferguson Mr. Francis Ferraro Mrs. Sharlet Fillingham Reverend Diana Fish Mr. Peter Fleming Mrs. Lani Ford Mrs. Carol Freeborg Mrs. Michele Freedle Mrs. Pamela Frohock Mrs. Andi Fuller

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Mr. Steve Fyffe Mrs. Nita George Mr. Thomas Giebner Mrs. Kimberly Glover Mr. Rodger Gooch Mr. Trevor Grace Mrs. Tina Grossmann DePaz Miss Lauren Growney Ms. Nyjola S. Grybauskas Mr. Nicholas Guarcello Mrs. Kathy Guckenberger Mrs. Laura Guinan Mr. Robert S. Guinan Mr. Michael Gulley Mr. David Warren Hadfield Mrs. Carolann Haffey Mr. Charles W. Hall Mrs. Laurie Harris Mrs. Patricia Harris Mrs. Patricia Hartsfield Mrs. Augusta E Wilson Harvard Mr. Mike Hassell Mr. Michael Hawkins Mrs. Leslie Haywood-Hanlon Ms. Emley Henter Mrs. Polly Higgins Mrs. Judy Higham Ms. Dianne Hockey Mr. William Hogarth Mrs. Carol Holland Mr. Stuart R. Hostetter Mr. Robert Huber Mr. Donald E. Hudson Mr. Chris Hughes Mr. Sean Hurley Mr. William Stanley Hyatt Mr. Yanko Castellanos Ibanez Mrs. Patricia Jacobs Mrs. Leslie M. Jeffery Mr. Andrew Jones Mrs. Nicole Kartchner Mr. Michael Keglovich Mr. Gregory Kolcum Mr. Michael J. Kotler

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Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert (Not valid for special events, parties or promotions.

No-splitting of free entrée, please.)

(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mr. Robert Krawczyk Mrs. Lindsey Lamb Mrs. Quinneth Lance Mrs. Cheryl Lanfear Mrs. Dee Ann Larson

Ms. Jennifer Parramore Mrs. Eileen Pater Ms. Mary Pellegrino Mr. George P. Pennington Mrs. Patricia A. Picard

Mr. David Shirey Mr. Thomas Simmons Mr. Mark Sommer Mr. Edward G. Spencer Mr. R. Marshall Stevens

Mr. Darryl LeClair Dr. John P. Lenhart Mr. Juan Leon Mrs. Mary Letourneau Mrs. Toni Lewis Mr. Robert Long Mr. Ted Mallin Mr. Robert Marchese Mr. Joseph Martin Mrs. Parsla Mason Mr. David V. Mason Mrs. Jayne Mathis Mrs. Margaret Matson Mr. Michael Mauro Mr. Alfred May Mr. Ryan Christopher McDermott Ms. Kelly Lee McFrederick-Rice Ms. Pamela McNickle Mr. Edward Medley Mrs. Jan Menke Mr. William Merlin Ms. Anne Misener Tomion Mr. Wayne Mock Mr. Robert Moler Mr. Jeffrey Monger Mr. David Monroe Mrs. Kathleen Monroe Mrs. Roxann Moore Past Comm. Harry M. Moorefield Ms. Cassandra Morecroft King Mrs. Tanya Morlock Mrs. Alissa Moyer Ms. Ruth Nathanson Mr. Jack B. Norrie Mr. James W. O’Kelley Mr. Andrew O’Malley Mr. Jay Ostema Mrs. Tracy Pardee Mrs. Deborah Parker

Mrs. Sandra Pilcher Mrs. Carol Piper Mr. Thomas Poffenberger Ms. Sally C. Poynter Mrs. Julie Priestley Mr. Geoffrey Proud Mrs. Vivian Quam Mrs. Toni Quinty Mr. Sal Randisi Mr. Joseph D. Reed Dr. Herbert Rest Dr. Sarah Lind Ribeiro Mr. Clayton Ritzdorf Mr. William B. Robbins Mrs. Charlotte Robbins Mr. Richard Robertson Mr. Perry Rohland Mrs. Pamela Starr Rose-Haas Mr. Adam Rosenthal Mrs. Dawn Roth Mr. Peter Rowland Dr. John Rowley Mrs. Peggy Rowley Mrs. Abigail Ruhlman Ms. Susan Rusek Miss Melissa Rutland Mr. Thomas A. Sansone Mr. Neil W. Savage Mr. Dudley M. Savage Mr. Robert Savage Mr. Kurt Schleicher Mr. John Schleicher Mr. Andrew Schoene Mrs. Vanessa Schroeder Mrs. Bettye Seaman Ms. Brenda Seaman Mr. John Selby Mrs. Elizabeth Shakespeare Mrs. Karen Shaurette

Mr. August Stoeffler Mr. Christian Strong Mr. Kevin Sullivan Col. Robert L. Summers Mr. Lawton Swan Mr. Scott Swift Mrs. Karen Terrell Mrs. Jean Thompson Mr. Micah Thompson Mr. Peter C. Thyrre Dr. Charles Tomeo Mrs. Mary Trzcinski Mr. John Tuncer Mr. Stephen P. Turner Mr. Christopher Vann Past Comm. Eduardo M. Vargas Mr. Drew Wagner Mrs. Jo-Anne Wallace Mrs. Karin F. Walter Dr. Patsy Warmack Dr. Elisa Waters Mrs. Sharon Watson Mrs. Rosie Watters Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, MD Past Comm. William Welch Mrs. Becky Wells Ms. Edith C. Wheeler Mrs. Sarah Wiley Ms. Jill Wilkinson Mrs. Tricia Willett Mr. Ronald C. Williams Mrs. Chris Williams Captain Glen Williams Mr. Robert A. Wolz Mr. Patrick Wybrow Denise Yimin Mr. Patrick Young Mrs. Jerriann Young Mr. Robert Zeman SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2021

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THIS MONTH AT THE CLUB!

All events listed are taking place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Tiki Hut Entertainment Every Friday 5:00 - 11:00 pm March 5: Dave Williamson March 12: Geoff Proud March 19: Dave Williamson March 26: Geoff Proud

Heritage Lounge Entertainment Friday & Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 pm March 5: Steve Muillis March 6: Dave Vallierie March 12 & 13: Andre Roy March 19: Dave Vallierie March 20: Chris Rooney March 26 & 27: Steve Mullis

Trivia Night Wednesday, March 17th • 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society March 18th & 19th (6:00 pm both nights) RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner - Visit the event calendar in Member Central at www.spyc.org for details.

RSVP online or call Catering at 727-892-6882 *All dates are subject to change.*

The “Wine Society Prix Fixe Dinner” is available twice a month on select Wine Society nights.

This prix-fixe dinner is served in the Commodore Room, and will be the primary menu offered

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on the Friday evening when Wine Society is taking place.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

AT SPYC? VIRTUAL WINE SOCIETY!

Thursday, March 18th & Friday, March 19th (Downtown Clubhouse)

Now you can experience SPYC’s Monthly Wine Tasting in the comfort of your own home!

Virtual Tasting Package Includes: • •

Five (5) - 750ml Bottles of Wine Society Monthly Wine Cheese, Fruit & Cracker Platter (package serves 8 people)

When Signing Up: • • • • •

One member should be listed as the main “Group Name” Each Wine Society member that signs up should referrence the Group Name when making reservations If all 8 individuals in your group are Wine Society Members, the cost is included in your Wine Society Membership Any individuals signed up under your group, who are Non-Wine Society members, there will be a $30/per guest charge Please indicate when reserving, what day you will be picking up your package:

Wednesday, March 17th ~ 3:00 - 6:00 pm | Thursday, March 18th ~3:00 - 6:00 pm (Reservations Required: online at www.spyc.org | phone: 727-892-6882)

36TH AMERICA’S CUP VIEWING PARTY! (Downtown Clubhouse)

Join us at the Tiki Hut to view this amazing race on the BIG screen!

Enjoy Sailboat Races in the pool at 9:30 pm, late night food & America’s Cup drink specials!

Friday, March 5th ~ 9:30 pm | Saturday, March 6th ~ 9:30 pm Tuesday, March 9th ~ 9:30 pm | Thursday, March 11th ~ 9:30 pm (Viewing Party is for members & their guests - Reservations are not required)

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Downtown: No Reservations (1st come, 1st served) | Pass-a-Grille: RSVP at 727-360-1646

Farm to Table Tasting

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE ••••••••••••••••

Thursday: March 25th From 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Each of these locally-source pairings was created by the Jackson Family Wines, Chef Tracey Shepos, and Copain Winemaker Ryan Zepalatas to showcase the complexity, depth, and balance of these wines as they are meant to be enjoyed with good food, friends, and family..... tous ensemble!

•••••••••••••• Tous Ensemble Rosé of Pinot Noir

Mendocino County Niacasio Valley Cheese Co. Foggy Morning Cheese N’duja Salume, House-Made Strawberry Gelé •••••••••••

Tous Ensemble Pinot Noir

Early Bird Price $25++/pp •••••• $30++/pp after March 1st

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Sonoma Coast In-house Smoked Duck Sausage Dried Cherry Jam •••••••••

Tous Ensemble Syrah

Mendocino County Thick Szechuan-Style Bacon •••••••

Tous Ensemble Chardonnay

Sonoma Coast Central Coast Creamery Seascape Cheese Fennel Verjus Jam, Mandarin Gelé •••••

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GOURMET WINE & FOOD DINNER (Downtown Clubhouse)

If you think of Portuguese wine and only think of port...you will be surprised!

Come explore wines from Portugal paired with a delightful menu created by our Executive Chef, Joseph Van Bemmel.

Saturday, April 17th | Begins at 6:30 pm | Price: $99++/per guest Complete menu will be announced soon (Reservations Required: Phone: 727-892-6882 | catering@spyc.org)

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50’s 60’s & 70’s

Dinner & Dancing With The

Friday, April 30th Back by Popular Demand!

One of Tampa Bay’s great Rock n’ Roll Dance Bands playing dance music from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. www.thesouthshorecruisers.com Early Bird Rate! $22++/pp if RSVP before 4/16 ($27++/pp for reservations after this date) Doors Open & Dinner Served: 6:30 pm Band Plays from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Large dance floor & PFO Bar, so bring your friends!

RSVP Online: spyc.org -OR- on the SPYC mobile app.

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Easter Sunday April 4th

To-Go Menu!

Downtown Club Hours Clubhouse opens at 11:00 am

Cherry Wood Smoked Atlantic Salmon Sauteed Spinach, Spring Peas, Baby Fingerling Potatoes and Champagne Citrus Butter.

Serves 2 ~ $49++

(Limited Lounge Menu | Prix-Fixe Menu available until 4:00 pm)

Dijon and Fine Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Easter Lunch/Dinner: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Port Wine Jus, Garlic and Chive Potato Pancakes

Serves 2 ~ $55++

Traditional Southern Easter Ham

Bourbon Brown Sugar Drippings, Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese, Smothered Haricot Vert.

Serves 2 ~ $37++

Sea Salt and Rosemary Rubbed English Cut Prime Rib of Beef

with Au Jus, Buttery Whipped Potatoes, and Spring Vegetables

Lounge Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

(Special Holiday Prix-Fixe Menu)

Tiki Hours: Noon - 6:00 pm (Limited Lounge Menu)

Call to Order

(727) 892-6882 Or Email: catering@spyc.org (Regular To-Go will not be

Serves 2 ~ $56++

available this day)

All Meals Served With:

Specify your pick-up time when ordering: 10:00 am . 11:00 am . 12:00 pm . 1:00 pm

.Market Fresh Garden Salad .Ambrosia Salad .Garden Fresh Vegetables

Choice of Dessert:

Carmel Apple Crisp or Peach Cobbler

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Please arrive at your scheduled pick-up time only. Pick-up Location: Circular drive off Central Avenue. Please remain in your vehicle so we may better assist you.

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Easter Sunday Lunch & Dinner Served 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Downtown Clubhouse) Join us on Easter for a festive holiday meal!

We will be serving a Holiday Prix-Fixe Menu The Easter Bunny will be here!

From 11:00 am - 2:00 pm All Meals Served With Salad:

Chef gathered dandelions and leafy greens, pickled eggs, pancetta lardons and roasted grape tomatoes, with shallot herb vinaigrette

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (727) 892-6882 | Or Email: catering@spyc.org

Groups of more than 10 people will be seated at multiple tables, no exceptions, per current State of Florida guidelines.

Prix-Fixe Menu

Cherry Wood Smoked Atlantic Salmon

Sauteed Spinach, Spring Peas, Baby Fingerling Potatoes and Champagne Citrus Butter $26++ Dijon and Fine Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Port Wine Jus, Garlic and Chive Potato Pancakes $27++ Traditional Southern Easter Ham Bourbon Brown Sugar Drippings, Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese, Smothered Haricot Vert $18++ Sea Salt and Rosemary Rubbed English Cut Prime Rib of Beef, with Au Jus, Buttery Whipped Potatoes, and Spring Vegetables $27++ Dessert: Chef Suzanne’s Easter Egg in a Nest

Easter Sunday Dinner at the Beach Club Served Noon - 4:00 pm All Meals Served With: Soup ~ Carrot Ginger Bisque Salad ~ Market Fresh House Salad

Dessert: Easter Carrot Cake Dinners Include Warm Bread & Butter Special Holiday Menu will be available in addition to the three holiday favorites!

(Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse)

À la Carte Entrées Australian Lollipop Lamb Chops Honey Herb Roasted Root Vegetables, Sautéed Broccolini, Blood Orange Jus Natural

$42++

12 oz Dijon Crusted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Loaded Baked Potato with Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream and Green Onions with Blistered Asparagus

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:

$36++

(727) 360-1646 | Or Email: kerrie@spyc.org

Margarita Shrimp and Scallop Fettuccini Garlic White Wine Sauce, Sweet Basil, Tomatoes, Parmesan Reggiano

Groups of more than 10 people will be seated at multiple tables, no exceptions, per current State of Florida guidelines.

$34++

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SPYC’S “WHEEL OF DEALS!” DOWNTOWN & PASS-A-GRILLE

The “Wheel of Deals “ continues in the month of March!

Don’t miss your chance to grab the DEAL of the DAY every Wednesday & Saturday.

Check these outlets for the deal to be announced: • Wednesday’s Mid-Week Eblast (around noon) • Saturday’s Weekly E-news (in the morning at 9:30 am) • Or, on SPYC’s social media pages - Facebook & Instagram You never know what deal the wheel will land on...BOGO’s and discounts on Food & Beverage that can be redeemed at both Clubhouses!

Ahoy Members! Andy & I want to say thank you to everyone for reading Smooth Sailing each month and participating in our contest. If you have not joined in on the fun, we encourage you to do so! Every month we are hidden throughout the newsletter...count how many of our images you can find and submit your answer to the Member Services Coordinator. Correct answers are then included in a monthly raffle drawing where you have a chance to WIN $100 in food & beverage gift certificates - or a $100 credit on your member account. Remember...you have to play to WIN Good Luck in this month’s contest!!

January: Daniel Town

ANCHOR’S AWEIGH February: Rita Cotsakis CONTEST March: Julia Shields April: Gail Falkingham WINNERS FROM 2020!

May: Carol Hansen June: Charles Wood July/Aug: December Sanders September: Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe October: Mac Kellar November Mary Howe December: Matt Zazzero

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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES MARCH

IN MEMORIAM Mr. Tim Conway ~ July 11, 2019

Mr. Phillip Sieg ~ January 25, 2021 Mrs. Bonita Rohrbaugh ~ January 29, 2021 Mr. Richard Badgley ~ February 2021

Colleen Riley-Finney ~ Controller, 8 yrs.

Mary Lou Priviera ~ Director of Restaurants, 4 yrs.

Andrea Schwab ~ PAG Dining Rm Server, 3 yrs.

Dr. Ambrose Updegraff ~ February 9, 2021 Mr. Eugene “Gene “ Collins ~ February 13, 2021 (husband of Mrs. Barbara Collins)

JAMIE LORD FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to, Jamie Lord, for being voted as SPYC’s Employee of the Month for February 2021! Jamie has been a member of the Yacht Club staff for one year, however, has made a huge impact in such a short amount of time. Although the Banquet operations have virtually ceased to exist since the pandemic began, she has willingly taken on other tasks outside of her position and leant a hand wherever needed. As the Assistant Catering Manager, Jamie assists with planning banquet events and helps oversee the execution of them as well. She is very creative with projects that she has tackled and has become our main person for menu design. She hails from Hershey, PA, but has taken to the Florida lifestyle beautifully, becoming an integral part of the team. We are so proud to have Jamie here! Help us in congratulating her on earning this well deserved title. Thank you, Jamie, for a job well done!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ OH NO!! No Winners for the February Game We are sad to report that the February Anne & Andy game did not claim any winners.

To recap, Anne & Andy were spotted on pages: Front cover, 4,5,6,7,10 (three times), 11,13,14,15,16,18,19,20,21 (twice), 24, 25 (twice), and the back cover. Phew!! A lot of hiding spots in last month’s newsletter!

The game continues in this months issue, so break out your spy gogles and start the hunt for your chance at the $100 prize! Submit your answer for this month’s game by March 15th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck! *Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page (to the right) DOES NOT count in the game.* SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2021

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CULINARY

CORNER LOBSTER RISOTTO Recipe by Chef Christian

Incorporate the “WOW” factor at your next meal, or Happy Hour at home, with our featured recipes from the January “Cooking Forum” & “Beverage Mixology” demonstrations.

1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 2 shallots, minced 1 bay leaf 2 cups Arborio Rice 5 cups lobster stock 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1) In a large heavy bottom skillet or sauce pan, melt butter and olive oil.

2) Add shallots and bay leaf. Sauté over medium heat until shallots are fragrant and slightly opaque.

3) Add Arborio Rice and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

1 cup lobster meat,

4) Add 1 cup of lobster stock and 1 cup of dry

cooked and chopped

white wine. Increase heat and constantly stir until liquid is almost evaporated.

5) Continue this process until the rice is cooked soft.

6) Add parmesan and lobster meat.

Serve immediately.

UPCOMING COOKING FORUMS: Please visit www.spyc.org for upcoming dates and details.

Log-in to your member portal and visit Member Central, or the online event calendar.

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Mixology Demonstration Cocktails!

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FRENCH 75 COCKTAIL 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. Gin 3 oz. Brut Champagne Fill a shaker with ice. Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, and Gin. Shake well and strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass. Top with Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist & a few raspberries.

Upcoming Demonstrations: • • • •

March 3rd - Downtown March 11th - Pass-a-Grille March 17th - Downtown March 25th - Pass-a-Grille

RSVP at www.spyc.org in Member Central or the online event calendar.

KAHLUA HOT COCOA

2 oz. Kahlua 3 oz. hot cocoa whipped cream chocolate shavings Pour Kahlua into a mug. Add hot cocoa to the Kahlua. Finish with the whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Continued...

GINGER CURED SALMON GRAVLAX Recipe by Chef Mark

UPCOMING COOKING FORUMS: Please visit www.spyc.org for upcoming dates and details. Log-in to your member portal and visit Member Central, or the online event calendar.

1 cup salt 1/2 cup fresh ginger, grated 1 cup sugar 1 side salmon, skin on, bones out 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 tbsp. chives, finely sliced 1) Mix ginger, salt and sugar together in a bowl.

On a large tray lay down a long piece of foil, sprinkle half the mix on and place the salmon on top with the skin side facing down.

2) Sprinkle remaining mix over salmon and fold foil over to seal.

Place in fridge for 24 hours.

3) Gently wash off cure under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Using a long-bladed knife, cut thin slices of salmon and arrange on a presentation platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

4) To serve, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle over cucumber and chives.

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Mixology Demonstration Cocktails!

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BLOODY MARY OYSTER SHOTS 16 oysters 2 tbsp. Vodka 1 tbsp. lemon or lime juice 3/4 cup tomato juice 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce cracked black pepper to taste lime wedge Place one oyster in each shot glass. Combine remaining ingredients in medium jug. Divide mixture among glasses. Serve cold.

TEQUILA OYSTER SHOTS Kosher salt, for coating rim of glass 1 doz. oysters, freshly shucked, with their liquor 1 cup fresh lime juice, chilled 2 tbsp. minced bell peppers 1 tbsp. minced shallot 1 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives 12 oz. Tequila Moisten the rims of 12 shot glasses with water, then dip each glass in Kosher salt to coat the rims. Put an oyster into each shot glass. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, bell pepper, shallots, cilantro, parsley and chives.

Pour 1 tbsp. of the lime juice mixture into each of the 12 shot glasses over the oysters. Pour the tequila into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake to chill the tequila. Add about 2 tbsp. of tequila to each of the shot glasses. Serve immediately.

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CORNER ALE & CHEDDAR SOUP

Recipe by Chef Christian

Continued...

UPCOMING COOKING FORUMS: Please visit www.spyc.org for upcoming dates and details. Log-in to your member portal and visit Member Central, or the online event calendar.

1/2 lb butter

2 cups half & half

1 cup carrots peeled

1 cup shredded cheddar

and diced small

1 tbsp worcestershire

1 cup red bell peppers

sauce

peeled and diced small

1 dash hot sauce

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp. dijon mustard

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tbsp. fresh lemon

1 qt chicken stock

juice

2 cups amber ale or

1 tbsp. chives, finely

lager

sliced

1) Melt butter in a soup pot. Add carrots, peppers and garlic.

Sweat over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften.

2) Add flour and stir well. Add beer, chicken stock, and half &half.

Stir well until soup starts to thicken for about 15-20 minutes.

3) Add cheddar and remaining ingredients, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

4) Served best with a crusty bread!

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Happy Mardi Gras!

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Imperial Moscow Mule • 2 oz. Vodka • 1/2 oz. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed • 6 oz. Ginger Beer Squeeze Lime Juice into a copper mug (or a Collins glass) and drop in the spent shell.

Add ice cubes, then pour Vodka and fill with cold Ginger Beer. Serve with a stirring rod.

The Wine Me Up • • • • • •

1/2 oz. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Vanilla syrup 1/4 oz. Grapefruit juice 5 dashes orange bitters Sauvignon Blanc Lime peel

Put all ingredients (except wine) in a tin and shake lightly. Strain into a wine glass or coupe, top with Sauvignon blanc and mix lightly.

Vieux Carre • • • • • •

3/4 oz. Rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Cognac 3/4 oz. sweet Vermouth 1 tsp. B&B 2 dashes of Bitters Cherry for garnish

Add all ingredients into a rocks glass. Add ice and stir. Granish with a cherry.

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In many ways sporting clays is like golf.

You can ride around in converted golf carts. They’ve changed the bag part of the golf cart to a second bench seat. If you have 3 friends, you can all ride together.

Or you can walk. The pull carts look more like push strollers. There’s plenty of space for two shotguns and two hundred shells. Four shotguns and 400 shells would be pushing it.

We keep score on a similar looking card.

A good shotgun costs about the same as a good set of clubs.

Some targets are easy, some are near impossible. The easy or impossible refer to a particular station, the equivalent of a hole, or it could be the whole course.

Easy stations have slow flying targets. The really easy targets fly straight at you or straight away. Think along the lines of miniature golf. It’s not unusual for the first timer to nail a couple of these.

The impossible stations can be evident or deceiving. You might concede before even attempting a shot or later proclaim it’s a lot harder than it looks. That’s the safe excuse unless the next two guys don’t miss.

There are charity shooting events too.

A smooth swing of your gun when chasing a target is a good thing.

When getting ready many shooters check their grip, shuffle their feet, and take a warm up swing.

While there’s no standard, the sporting clay courses are designated by colors. If the course is new to you, you need to ask. The blue course is not always the easy course.

A bad shotgun cost about the same as a bad set of clubs.

It’s not a good idea to make excuses. The guy who says “I’m having trouble seeing them” will likely hear “You’re having trouble hitting them too.”

Advice is often offered even when it is not welcome.

Like golf, camaraderie is an endearing aspect of shooting sports. It’s something most shooters do with friends.

Shots both good and bad will be acknowledged. Cutting quips, snappy retorts and that painful quiet sympathy on a bad day are to be expected.

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By Rich Treinen

In many ways it’s not.

On your shooting score card, a low number is not something to boast about. You count the hits not the shots.

Skills acquired on the sporting clays course have other applications. The obvious is game hunting. What’s the analogy in golf?

Handicaps are based on the type of gun you use.

There’s no handicap for being a lousy shooter.

A high quality shotgun will last more than a lifetime.

Golf clubs? I don’t think so.

You only get one shot out of a shotgun shell. Advantage golf.

Have you ever seen an old cherished driver displayed above the fireplace?

Your beloved black Labrador does not get crazy happy when you pull out the golf clubs.

Shooters never waste time looking for a bad shot that went into the woods. Advantage sporting clays.

The emphatic fore is not something a shooter worries about.

Nobody keeps their clubs in a humidity controlled safe.

When getting ready to shoot, nobody waggles their butt.

When the group ahead of you is slow, it’s okay to jump past them to the next station.

Sometimes your shot is supposed to be into the woods.

Sporting clays courses do not sell beer out on the course or at the club house.

After a really bad shot, I have never heard of a shotgun getting bent in half or landing in the pond.

When asked what was the most important aspect of designing a golf course, noted golfer and course architect Don January said “Make sure No. 18 ends up back at the club house.” The sporting clays course designers have not figured that one out yet.

SPYC members wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Gene Collins, our Grand Marshall.

727 385-4878 or genebcollins@hotmail.com

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RV LAND CRUISERS

Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo TX.

by Angela Kowalik, President

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irst year of RVing - let’s take a look back. We got our RV in February 2020, and even with COVID, once we got rolling, we managed to put on over 15,000 miles, visiting all the of the southeast states (12 of them), from Florida up to Virginia and out west to Oklahoma and Texas and all the states inbetween (FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, TN, AL, MS, AR, LA, OK, TX). With repeat trips to the Carolinas and Texas, and 4 trips back to the “mother ship” for warranty rejuvenation, we have seen some beautiful sights, and some quirky things

Angela & Brian Kowalik visit the “mother ship” at Red Bay, Alabama

that make travel interesting. For us, it’s more about the journey than the destination (what will be around the next bend?) and enjoying the varying landscapes.

Our favorite RV parks are those around the water, such as Core of Engineer parks, and state parks, and then resorts with cement pads when we feel like “glamping”.

It’s been a whirlwind, and there’s so much more to see!

We travelled along scenic byways and highways (like Historic Route 66, Natchez Trace, and Blue Ridge Parkway), and enjoyed luscious forests, beautiful lakes,

Sunrise in Palo Duro Canyon

and a few wineries. We visited Palo Duro Canyon (2nd largest canyon in the US), where it was so dark we saw more stars at night than we thought were possible, Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge (in OK) with their bison and longhorns, and Great Smokey Mountain National Park & Forest. We even met up with friends on multiple separate occasions.

Goat Tower at Hampton Roads Winer, Virginia

As part of our new RV adventure, we purchased many “accessories”, got a fuel card and Lifetime National Park Pass, and joined FMCA and Harvest Hosts (which allows you to “boondock” at various wineries, breweries, farms, attractions, and golf courses). We are looking RV Essential: a table for your beverages forward to continuing our journey, and hearing about trips from other RVers when we get together.

To join the group and keep up with our events where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com ~ Looking forward to seeing you around the next bend!

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Womans

CLUB

by JoAnn Wood, President

Ladies, REMINDER: due to Covid-19, we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out the meeting space.

March 10th ANNUAL BINGO BLAST: Cash prizes no guests, Woman’s Club members only.

This year will be extra fun with Dave calling Bingo!

March 25th ANNUAL MAH JONG TOURNAMENT: This will be the last games for the 2020 card. Cash prizes for various Mah Jong.

Registration required, contact Marleen Collins.

On April 14th, the Woman’s Club will host Carol Barkalow, Lt Colonel, retired.

She is a dedicated army officer who was proud to serve her country for 22 years and was a member of the first West Point class that admitted women in 1976. Carol has written a book, “In the Men’s House” about her experience at West Point.

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Ilene Robeck irrobeck@gmail.com Meets 4th Wed unless noted Social 5 pm | Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm | Currently on Zoom

Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary deborahgia@icloud.com

Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett 727-822-5878 (hiatus)

Membership: Julie Shields jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the form to join or renew.

[Please note-full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)

Mah Jongg Facilitator: Marleen Collins marleencollins@yahoo.com 727-864-0781 • Thursday @ 1pm Lunch @ Noon

Sunshine Contact: Debbie Hopper dhhopper@aol.com

[Monthly events are subject to change] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.

Join us to find out what it’s like for women in the military and how that training molded her life. She also founded Heaven on Earth for Veteransa nonprofit that provides quality living for vets in need. This is a luncheon meeting open to all members and guests. Be sure to make your reservations with catering if you plan to attend.

The BOOK GROUP continues on ZOOM, if anyone would like to meet at the Yacht Club, please email JoAnn Wood (jafwood@hotmail.com) and appropriate arrangements will be made for in person and ZOOM. March discussion of The Nightingale will be led by Linda Santoro.

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GOLF

GROUP

by Connie Smith

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wo dozen Golfers bundled up with layers of warmth until the sunny skies arrived for a perfect golf day in Florida at Countryside Country Club on January 19th. The day was peppered by lots of water holes, challenging hole placements, but all players were awarded a delicious Clubhouse lunch.

January tournament results are as follows; since February’s newsletter deadline had already passed when we had our outing.

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1st Place with a score of -1 Tom Ritschel, Joe Hartman, Susan Arsenault, Gina Bowden- Pierce 2nd Place with a score of Even - John Arsenault, Joe Mansir, Denise Auger, John Rogers.

3rd Place with a score of -4 Martin Morris, Becky Crossons, John Deermont, Jack Howard Closest to the Pin: Jay Marshall, John Rogers, Tom Ritschel, Martin Morris Closest to the Line: Eric McShane

Our next outing, following January, was at the Bardmoor Golf Club on February 25th where the golfers enjoyed a pizza party afterwards.

We have a challenge to all Golf Group members to “talk us up” and invite a fellow golfing SPYC member to join us at our next event and see what the Golf Group is all about!

We welcome all levels of players for our monthly scramble outings. Contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com to sign up or obtain more information.

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are starting back up in April. Mark your calendar for ARC meetings on: Tuesday, April 20th and Tuesday, May 18th (meeting time for both days - 6:00 pm). Continue to join us on our weekly “On the Air Net” every Monday at 17:30 hrs on WD4SCD. Repeater frequency 147.030. Repeater information www.qsl.net/wd4scd/

If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now! Study help online at www.hamtestonline.com.

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RIDERS CLUB

by Bob Frazee

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he weather finally has cooperated and warmed up for our weekly rides. It happened just in time for me to get back in the saddle after missing the past 12 weeks while I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery. I joined up with a couple riders who wanted to do a ride North and East that included a circumnavigation of the Green Swamp Wilderness area. We started at our usual spot for rides going North, at the Cracker Barrel parking lot on 54th Ave North. We headed north on I-275 to I-4 East to Lakeland, where we picked up US RT 98 N. From there we took Rock Ridge Road to Greenpond Rd, which took us to FL RT 33 (Commonwealth Ave). From Commonwealth, our route included Lake Erie Rd, Bay Lake Rd to Bay Lake Loop and

then back on Bay Lake Road. Eventually we made it to FL RT 50 E; which took us into Groveland. Once in Groveland we continued to James Barbeque, where we planned for lunch; upon arriving we found the place permanently closed and the building for lease. We wound up eating at Krispy’s Fried Chicken, outside in the shade under a row of trees. After lunch we made a quick fuel stop then started our journey back toward St. Petersburg.

After getting on FL RT 50, we turned onto FL RT 471, which we rode until we reached US RT 98. US RT 98 took us to CR RT 54, where a L turn led us to Chaucey Road. Another L on Chaucey Road quickly brought us to Morris Bridge Road. Here we made a 3rd straight L turn and stayed on Morris Bridge until we arrived at Fletcher Road. We then took Fletcher Road to I-275 South back to St. Petersburg.

The round trip from the Cracker Barrel on 54th Ave N was about 210 miles and is one of the nicest rides I have participated in while in Florida.

Any members wishing to join the Riders Club or get additional information about the club can contact me as follows: Bob Frazee: Email: rfrazee@cazequip.com or via cell: (315) 420-7114

MARCH 2021 ADULT SAILING CLASSES ADULT LEARN TO SAIL- March 6/7 (Saturday/Sunday) ADULT LEARN TO SAIL- March 11/12 (Thursday/Friday) ADULT LEARN TO RACE - March 13/14 (Saturday/Sunday) ADULT SPINNAKER CLASS - March 20 (Saturday) INTRODUCTION TO SONAR SAILING - March 21 (Sunday) ADULT LEARN TO SAIL- March 27/28 (Saturday/Sunday)

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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r. Ann Weaver, author of Secrets Behind the Dolphin Smile – 25 Amazing Things Dolphins Do, will dazzle us with her love of the area dolphins and intimate knowledge of their habits and way of life. Even if you’ve had an opportunity to hear her speak before, she always has new and intriguing stories to tell. It is no wonder she is referred to locally as the “Dolphin Lady.”

Plan to join us March 15th – sign-in is from 10:30 – 11:00 am. We will start promptly at 11:00 am with lunch to follow. Members can attend virtually or face-to-face. No one needs to miss out!

Everyone who wants to attend (at the club or via Zoom) MUST MAKE A RESERVATION! For in-house reservations contact PAG at (727) 360-1646, email kerrie@spyc.org, or use the online reservations at www.spyc.org.

MJ Tournament Participants

For Zoom reservations email patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com.

Members who reserve a Zoom seat will be sent a link to click for meeting entry. “Zoomee’s” will even have a chance to win that bottle of wine if they wear their LBC name tag! If attending this program at the clubhouse you may choose to stay for lunch or not.

Remember though, you must make a reservation for Zooming in, attending at the clubhouse for program only, or for the program and lunch. Inhouse seating is limited so reserve early! If you aren’t a member yet, now is the time. Contact Cheryl Lanfear (mclanfear@yahoo.com) Membership Chair - she will send you a copy of the member enrollment form. Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!

PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!

Passport CLUB Thursday, March 4th - “SKY is the Limit!”

Presented by SPYC Member - Jopie Helsen. Perhaps you saw his article in the January issue of Smooth Sailing? Now you’ll see the photos and get the inside scoop of the first 13,399 nautical miles of the stalled circumnavigation on SKY, a 57 foot sailing vessel.

Both events take place at the Downtown Clubhouse Social Time: 5:00 pm | Presentation: 5:30 pm Attend in Person - Reservations Required RSVP online at www.spyc.org or at (727) 892-6882 *Plated Hors d’ Oeuvres will be available* To attend our events virtually on Zoom, please contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com.

Thursday, April 1st Can you imagine a happily married, rather conservative, not known for irrational behavior, and frankly a rather ordinary boring couple - selling their home, quitting both of their jobs, buying a 70 foot Hatteras motor yacht, setting out on an 8,000 mile journey without a map, and not coming back for eight months?? Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we do The Great Circle aboard “Interlude.” This is no April Fools’ joke!!

Interlude

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REACHERS

Suzanne Boohar, Joanne Simmons, Barbara Arnold, Valerie Nussbaum-Harris, Charl Hadfield, & Katie Rodgers

by Marti Cochran

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lack of race committee and race marks never stops friendly competitors from racing around whatever is available in the water. The Broad Reachers kicked off February sailing with a fun race around crab pots and floating sea grass. Some things never change: Barbara Arnold, as usual, smoked the fleet. The day also featured something new. Our newest member, Valarie Nussbaum-Harris, jumped into an Opti for the first time and, with some coaching, kept up with the others. Joanne Simmons, Charl Hadfield, Katie Rodgers and Suzanne Boohar joined the sail.

Sailing at Pass-a-Grille is always fun, and it’s even better with a longer, improved dock for launching. Thank you, Marc Reydams, for all you have done to improve our sailing

SALTY SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

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he Maggie Mug Trophy race was completed over the last two weeks of January. The weather was perfect and spinnakers were flying on the six Ideal teams. The results:

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First: Nancy Kadau, Marti Cochran, and Judy Clapp Second: Janet Walker, Terri McGough and Lisa Avila & Kate Clardy Third: Els Wiemken, Jennifer Anderson, and Gina Bowden-Pierce.

On Saturday January 30th, operating out of Pass-a-Grille, SPYC ran the Winter Kitefoil Regatta, near the Sunshine Skyway on Saturday and out on the Gulf on Sunday. Of the crew of 23 Race Committee members, 10 were Salties (including brand-new Saltines.)

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Barbara Arnold

Valerie Nussbaum-Harris

experience and thank you, Kerrie Paquette, for always accommodating our hungry sailors. We continue to practice COVID safety, wearing masks for all of our on-shore prep. Come join us for Saturday morning fun sailing and racing.

You can participate as a sailor, race committee, or safety ashore.

For more information about becoming a Broad Reacher, contact Carol Hansen at Carol@dband1.com.

Maggie Mug Winners: Marti Cochran, Skipper Nancy Kadau & Judy Clapp

Sonar Training

The volunteers: Helle Getz, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Jennifer Parramore, Terri McGough, Janet Walker, Selga Sakss, Barbara Goodman, Beth Pennington, Kathy Ahern, and Barbara Mehaffey.

February 3rd was a chilly day, but Co-Captain Jennifer Parramore reported that 28 Salty Sisters enjoyed several sailing activities. We started our Sonar training for this year, and many reported having a good experience with their Skippers Hat coaches. One Ideal joined the fleet, practicing boat handling. We had a pleasant 7-9 knots from the north/ NNW. Captain Els Wiemken said February is here and Salty Sisters are sailing! She is encouraged at the participation, and that we’re observing social distancing, and wearing masks, even on the boats.

FCYC RECIPROCITY

FCYC RECIPROCITY UPDATE

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Please call the yacht club before visiting.

FCYC CLUB RECIPROCITY STATUS - EAST COAST - MARCH 1, 2021

FCYC CLUB RECIPROCITY STATUS - WEST COAST - MARCH 1, 2021

NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus, reciprocity status may change daily. www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com.

Click on Cruising Log > Cruising Guide > Reciprocity Info for the latest information.

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“SPYC Kids & Parents Night!”

Wednesday Nights | 5:00-8:00 pm

Parents....sign-up your kids for the new SPYC Kids Club so they can earn rewards and cool kids stuff! Kids who visit 8 times, on Kids & Parents Night, will receive a FREE adult entrée for their parent on their 9th visit!

Kids Menu:

How Do I Sign-Up?

•Fettucine Alfredo with Broccoli The Kids Club, in conjunction with the •Hot Dog & French Fries ”SPYC Kids & Parents Night”, will begin on •Spaghetti & Meatballs Wednesday, April 7th. Sign-in to your •Chicken Fingers & French Fries member portal at www.spyc.org and •Kids Size Pizza (Pepperoni or Cheese) visit - Member Central - to register early!

(Served with Apple Sauce or Mandarin Oranges & choice of Milk, Juice or Lemonade) *Kids ages10 & under eat FREE! (members only, with each paying adult entrée) *Parents & Grandparents can enroll kids ages 12 & under; meals for kids 11 & 12 years of age will also count *One adult entrée per Kids Club registration *Offer good for kids & grand-kids of members only